Nicky’s guidebook
Food scene
The best spot in Kilkenny for a few cocktails and delicious dinner. Vibey New York loft style. Season menu, local produce, great staff, great atmosphere.
Butcher Restaurant
Saint Kieran's StreetThe best spot in Kilkenny for a few cocktails and delicious dinner. Vibey New York loft style. Season menu, local produce, great staff, great atmosphere.
A kilkenny institution! Delicious refined Italian cuisine, fantastic service from efficient and charismatic waiters.
34 locals recommend
Ristorante Rinuccini
1 The ParadeA kilkenny institution! Delicious refined Italian cuisine, fantastic service from efficient and charismatic waiters.
Michelin starred, and a member of Irelands "Blue Book" this is delicious french inspired cuisine. Seasonal menu and local produce. A real treat.
30 locals recommend
Campagne
5 Gas House LnMichelin starred, and a member of Irelands "Blue Book" this is delicious french inspired cuisine. Seasonal menu and local produce. A real treat.
Super fun vibey bar, also serves food, would show sports and have live music. Great spot for a pint of Guinness in the heart of Kilkenny!
39 locals recommend
Left Bank
1 The ParadeSuper fun vibey bar, also serves food, would show sports and have live music. Great spot for a pint of Guinness in the heart of Kilkenny!
Zuni has both a little cocktail bar, and a smart restaurant serving food all day, light platters for lunch and grown up courses for dinner, something for everyone, civilised and delicious but not too over the top smart!
33 locals recommend
Zuni Restaurant, Bar & Boutique Hotel
26 Patrick StZuni has both a little cocktail bar, and a smart restaurant serving food all day, light platters for lunch and grown up courses for dinner, something for everyone, civilised and delicious but not too over the top smart!
Cafe La Coco
4 Lower Patrick StHands down best coffee & cake in town
At the Lord Bagenal you will find great pub food and an excellent pint of Guinness, this is champion race horse trainer Willie Mullins’s local so expect to spot some racing royalty whilst sipping on your pint by the lovely open fire .
9 locals recommend
Lord Bagenal Inn
Main StreetAt the Lord Bagenal you will find great pub food and an excellent pint of Guinness, this is champion race horse trainer Willie Mullins’s local so expect to spot some racing royalty whilst sipping on your pint by the lovely open fire .
Joyce's Pub
Main StreetTrad music & Guinness in the picturesque town of Borris.
Sightseeing
The most historical landmark in Kilkenny, a must see during a visit to Kilkenny.
155 locals recommend
Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeThe most historical landmark in Kilkenny, a must see during a visit to Kilkenny.
Showcasing local designers including pottery and jewellery. Lovey cafe to recharge the batteries!
24 locals recommend
Kilkenny Design Centre Ltd
The ParadeShowcasing local designers including pottery and jewellery. Lovey cafe to recharge the batteries!
The Dower House of Kilkenny Castle & a member of Irelands Blue Book, Butler House is a charming quiet oasis in the centre of Kilkenny, serving amongst many other things, a fabulous afternoon tea. Beautiful gardens perfect for taking the weight off after a busy day sightseeing.
12 locals recommend
Butler House & Garden
16 Patrick StThe Dower House of Kilkenny Castle & a member of Irelands Blue Book, Butler House is a charming quiet oasis in the centre of Kilkenny, serving amongst many other things, a fabulous afternoon tea. Beautiful gardens perfect for taking the weight off after a busy day sightseeing.
Found in the village of Bennestsbridge, a short drive from Kilkenny, this is a delightful pottery shop is housed in an old Mill power by hydroelectricity. A lovely coffee shop and some clay treasures to be brought home!
30 locals recommend
Nicholas Mosse
Found in the village of Bennestsbridge, a short drive from Kilkenny, this is a delightful pottery shop is housed in an old Mill power by hydroelectricity. A lovely coffee shop and some clay treasures to be brought home!